Deadline Extended: Call for Nominations for the 2017 Distinguished Service Award

The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) Distinguished Service Award (DSA) represents appreciation for an individual or group/entity that has demonstrated either a profound, sustained, or leadership contribution to improving the postdoctoral experience. The award is presented in alternating years to either an individual or group/entity. In 2017, the award will be presented to an entity.

The award recognizes an individual or group entity who has contributed to improving the postdoctoral experience through:

The official selection committee will be responsible for reviewing nominations and making a recommendation to the NPA Board of Directors, who will give final approval to the selection. The recipient will be notified in October 2016. The 2017 NPA Distinguished Service Award will be presented at the15th NPA Annual Meeting, March 17-19, 2017.